Meyer-Fonne 2022 Pinot Gris Reserve, Alsace

Meyer-Fonne is one of those stealthy Alsation producers, in terms of the masses, but the winery is extremely respected among other winemakers in the region. This Reserve Pinot Gris shows density and richness, with a silky mouthfeel. The fruit is of the stone variety, peaches and apricots with is smidges of melon and fresh cut grass. Aged in large oak, there is no oak influence other than the lovely texture. This is a lovely sipper but it is also one of the most versatile white wines we have in the store. I always say, “When in doubt go Pinot Gris” and they don’t get mush prettier than this offering from Meyer-Fonne.

“Félix is helping to redefine a new and drier style of Pinot Gris, surely the hardest style to manage well in the region. This bottling is ample proof that he has unlocked the key to this challenging but oh so rewarding style. This is once again a complex blend from his trilogy of terroirs, aged in foudre. From the exceedingly fine and elegant nose to the creamy and lacy texture, the overall balance and touch, and its hint of salty freshness, this wine shows how understated, finessed, and downright glorious dry Pinot Gris can be in Alsace. Bravo.”—Dixon Brooke, Kermit Lynch Imports